How To Fix G00324 - Goodwill items &1 and &2 have different subitem breakdowns

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 324

• Message text: Goodwill items &1 and &2 have different subitem breakdowns

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.financial_statement_item>Financial statement items</> &V1& and
&V2& have different subitem breakdowns.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

'Statistical Goodwill Amortization' and 'Goodwill Amortization,
Acquisition Cost' must both either have no subitem breakdown or have
the same subitem breakdown.
Likewise, 'Statistical Negative Goodwill Amortization' and 'Negative
Goodwill Amortization, Acquisition Cost' must both either have no
subitem breakdown or have the same subitem breakdown.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Check the subitem breakdowns of these goodwill items in the global
chart-based settings for consolidation of investments, or define a
different item in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00324 - Goodwill items &1 and &2 have different subitem breakdowns ?

  The SAP error message G00324 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the subitem breakdowns for two goodwill items. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting, particularly when dealing with goodwill and intangible assets that have been created or modified in the system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when two goodwill items (or intangible assets) have been assigned different subitem breakdowns. In SAP, goodwill items can be broken down into subitems for more detailed tracking and reporting. If the subitem structure for these two items does not match, the system will throw this error when trying to perform operations that involve both items.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Subitem Structure: 
  
  Go to the asset master data for both goodwill items and check their subitem breakdowns. You can do this using transaction code AS03 (Display Asset).
  Compare the subitem structures of both items to identify the differences.
  
  
  
  Align Subitem Structures:
  
  If the subitem breakdowns are indeed different, you will need to align them. This may involve changing the subitem structure of one of the goodwill items to match the other.
  You can modify the asset master data using transaction code AS02 (Change Asset) to adjust the subitem breakdown.
  
  
  
  Recreate Goodwill Item:
  
  If aligning the subitem structures is not feasible, consider creating a new goodwill item with the correct subitem structure and transferring the values from the old item to the new one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling goodwill items and subitem breakdowns.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS01: Create Asset
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Ensure that your asset accounting configuration is set up correctly, particularly regarding the handling of goodwill and intangible assets.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G00324 error and ensure that your goodwill items are correctly configured in SAP.